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Virginia’s McAuliffe proposes 2A infringements on Bill of Rights Day
Submitted by: David Codrea
Website: http://www.DavidCodrea.com

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... "'As a gun owner and a supporter of the Second Amendment, Governor McAuliffe believes in the right to bear arms,' McAuliffe’s Bill of Rights Day media release disingenuously insists." ...
 

A Brief History of Violence; How to protect ourselves
Submitted by: Robert Morse
Website: http://slowfacts.wordpress.com/

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"We, the general public, have yet to catch up with the reality of modern public violence. The professionals who study violence can now tell us what works to stop violence, but it is up to us to put their prescriptions into practice. Our government and church administrators will only respond once we tell them what to do. This is some of what we’ve learned." ...

"There are dozens of simple solutions that increase the likelihood of there being a good guy with a gun on the scene of the next attempted mass murder. Putting them into practice is only a matter of life and death."
 

Random Thoughts About Vivek Murthy, Lawsuits and the Pakistan School Shooting
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/

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"The lame duck Congress has approved Dr. Vivek Murthy’s nomination to be Surgeon General of the United States. This despite the fact that Murthy co-founded the strictly partisan Doctors for Obama (now Doctors for America). And the fact that Dr. Murthy is as anti-gun as they come. After Newtown, he publicly supported a federal ban on 'assault weapons' and actively campaigned for the doomed federal universal background check bill. Most importantly, he considers 'gun violence' a 'public health issue.' This is a problem because . . ." ...
 

Looking Dead Children in the Eye; the truth about school security
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/

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"This isn’t pretty, and I can’t be nice about it. Students and staff were murdered in a public school. That is what happened in Sandy Hook Elementary School two years ago. It is time we were clear about what happened and why. An evil man was intent on killing innocent children. Let’s look at who is to blame and what we can do to protect our children. All this came up because of some bad propaganda in the press, but more about that later." ...

"This idea about school safety came to mind after a piece of propaganda was aired in the press. A group of Sandy Hook teachers and staff said the gun was to blame for mass murder. That attitude is called transference and learned helplessness. The fact is they failed their students. ..." ...
 

PBS gun poll backfires; stories from Sydney, Philly may explain why
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/

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"A PBS 'Newshour' poll launched Sunday appears to be backfiring big time against the gun prohibition lobby – coincidentally on the heels of Saturday’s 'I will not comply' rally in Olympia – and news reports from Australia and Pennsylvania this morning may just have some bearing on it all."

"The poll asks readers if they would support more restrictions on guns on their states. As this was written, a whopping 95 percent-plus was saying “No.” Gun rights activists on various forums, including the popular Northwest Firearms forum, are already suggesting that this poll throws water on other surveys that show overwhelming support for additional gun laws, including so-called 'universal background checks.'" ...
 

Australian Comedian’s Take on Sydney Siege: It Would Have Been Worse in America
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/

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"Even before the Sydney siege reached its bloody conclusion, we predicted that Australian antis would find a way to use the attack as an anti-gun talking point. This despite the fact that anyone in their right mind wouldn’t want to be unarmed in a cafe when a shotgun-wielding jihadi strolled in on a suicide mission. And by 'right mind' I mean anyone who understands that the only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun. As happened here, eventually. As it always does – unless the bad guy tops himself (with a gun, usually). Anyone who 'gets' the simple fact that the sooner someone, anyone, eliminates a lethal threat. the safer everyone will be. ... Australian antis don’t see it that way . . ." ...
 

Why has public support for gun control decreased? (video story)
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/

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... "It’s long been one of the most divisive issues in America. And now several families who lost loved ones in Newtown Connecticut are suing the gunmaker. The lawsuit was filed a day after the second anniversary of the massacre of 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School. The gunman, Adam Lanza, had already killed his mother, and ultimately shot himself to death as well."

"Now families of 10 of the victims are suing the manufacturer, distributor and seller of the Bushmaster AR-15 rifle that Lanza used. The suit alleges negligence and wrongful death, and argues that the rifle shouldn’t have been available to civilians because it’s a military weapon." ...
 

A happy marriage between war veterans and the shooting sports
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/

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"The American Revolution, and all that has followed, serves in many ways to explain the history of Americans and guns. From the farmers who confronted British regulars at Lexington and Concord to the men and women on the front lines fighting today as part of the War on Terror, Americans have relied on and developed a unique relationship with and appreciation for firearms and the shooting sports." ...
 

Americans Favor Protecting Gun Rights Over Stricter Government Gun Control Laws For The First Time In 20 + Years
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/

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"On the second anniversary of the Sandy Hook school shooting, a poll run by [PBS] found efforts led by gun control groups have ultimately failed to convince the American public to surrender their Second Amendment rights."

"After buttering up readers with statistics cited by Conn. Gov. Dan Malloy, which claim that 'there were 32 percent fewer murders in 2013 than in 2011' in the state due to newly-imposed gun control laws, PBS gives a run down of several of the restrictions that went into effect almost immediately following the shooting ..."

"'What’s your take?' PBS asked. 'Would you support similar policies in your state?'"

"Even the survey’s pollsters were likely astounded at the overwhelmingly one-sided response they received ..." ...
 

9mm Ammo Quest: Buffalo Bore 115 gr. +P JHP (video story)
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/

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"One of the companies whose products everyone (seemingly) wants to see tested is Buffalo Bore. I think that I get more requests for tests of various Buffalo Bore rounds than for just about any other company’s offerings. One viewer took it to the next level though, sending me a money order with instructions to buy three specific loads he was interested in. Well, heck, I’m curious about the Buffalo Bore loadings too, and so yes, I gladly took him up on the offer and ordered the requested rounds . . ." ...
 

TTAG 2014 Reader’s Choice Award, Best New Accessory: SilencerCo Salvo 12
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/

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"Silencers have been the hot item this year. We seem to finally be reaching a tipping point where gun mufflers have lost their stigma — be it financial, legal, or just pure reputation — and are truly something that every gun owner can purchase. With most suppressor companies focusing on the 9mm and .308 versions of their products, SilencerCo has brought out something truly new and innovative — their Salvo 12. And due to the landslide victory it won in the accessory division of our 2014 TTAG Reader’s Choice Awards (with more than twice the votes of the next most popular item) it looks like our readers agree. Make the jump for the press release that started it all . . ." ...
 

Gun Review: Cabot Guns Black Diamond
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/

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"I’ve been looking for a higher end 1911 in .45ACP, and trying to avoid the delay of just having Heirloom build me one. I’ve had some decent 1911s; Wilson CQB, Les Baer, Colt, STI, Ruger, Springfield, etc., and some of those have had quite a bit of quality smithing. Right now, the Colt Combat Elite and the STI Duty One LT 4” are my better shooters, and my daily carry guns. Both of these have had significant work by quality gunsmiths to ensure their accuracy and reliability. I am am very comfortable with them, and have yet to have a single failure ... So when I got the chance to try out the Cabot Black Diamond, I was interested in how they would shoot against quality factory guns that have had good work done on them . . ." ...
 

New From Sturm Ruger: BX-Trigger for 10/22 and 22 Charger
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/

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"The venerable Ruger 10/22 is perhaps the most customized factory firearm in the gunosphere. Look around and you’ll find everything from uber-tactical builds to 'race rifles' to…I don’t know what. Lots of these frankenguns seem to have nothing left from the original out-of-the-box rifle other than maybe the name plate. If you have a custom build on your winter to-do list, Ruger’s new BX-Trigger (MSRP $89.95) is a drop-in option with a 2.75 pull you may want to consider adding for your plinking pleasure. Press release after the jump . . ." ...
 

Gun Control Debate: Families of Newtown, Connecticut Shooting Victims Sue Maker, Distributor and Store Selling AR-15 Rifle
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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... "The 40-page lawsuit hopes to circumvent the 2005 Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which protects gun manufacturers from liability lawsuits. Thus, the group filed a much broader case against Bushmaster and other related defendants."

"'This is a weapon that is designed for military use, for killing as many people as efficiently as possible,' Michael Koskoff, a lawyer for the plaintiffs, told Reuters on the phone. 'It's negligent for any seller to sell a weapon like that to the general public.'" ...
 

America Two Years After Newtown
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"It was two years ago last Sunday that the Newtown massacre took place in Connecticut. On that terrible day, 28 people — including 20 children — died by gunfire. In a land where mass-casualty events seem sadly common, this terrible slaughter still stands out as a gut-wrenching milepost."

"But where did it lead us?"

"What was America’s response in the wake of this tragedy?"

"Let’s examine the landscape." ...
 

Murthy's Confirmation Battle Between Public Health Experts and the Gun Lobby
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"While Dr. Vivek Murthy’s long-delayed confirmation as Surgeon General has more to do with Senator Ted Cruz and Democrats’ poor midterm showing than anything else, some in the public health community are glad that a doctor wasn’t punished for supporting a commonly held belief about guns."

"Harold Pollack, the Helen Ross Professor of Social Service Administration at the University of Chicago ... argued that his confirmation proved that addressing the dangers of guns is not 'the third rail of public health policy' that many portray it to be."

"Still, gun groups have a history of blocking efforts to tie gun violence to health—conservatives have blocked the Centers from Disease Control from researching gun violence for decades ..." ...
 

The Doomed Sandy Hook Lawsuit
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/

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"Monday, attorneys at the Connecticut law firm of Koskoff, Koskoff, & Bieder announced that they had filed a complaint against Bushmaster, the manufacturer of the XM15-E2S semi-automatic rifle that killed 26 people—including 20 first-graders—at the Sandy Hook Elementary School two years ago."

"Nine families who lost a child or adult, plus one teacher who was shot but survived, have joined the lawsuit, and it faces daunting obstacles. Because of an ill-conceived federal law designed to eliminate accountability against those who market and sell guns irresponsibly, it will take a courageous and creative court to allow the claims of the surviving family members even to proceed to trial." ...
 

NM: Smoke Shop Employee Shoots Robber, Who Was Armed With a Shotgun, in the Head
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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... "Detectives have reason to believe Acuna pointed the shotgun at one of the employees and demanded cash from the store’s register, police said."

"Acuna became distracted for a moment and the employee retrieved a handgun and fired multiple shots at the robbery suspect with one of the shots hitting Acuna in the head." ...
 

Sydney micro-jihad shows fallacy of gun free zones
Submitted by: Liston Matthews
Website: http://goodhillpress.blogspot.com/

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"Yesterday, December 15, the urban pastoral atmosphere of Sydney, Australia was forever changed with the terrorist attack on the Lindt Cafe. After a long standoff, the jihadi was killed. The sheep dogs arrived and killed him, but with an unfortunate loss of innocent life. Sympathies to the victims and their families."

"According to the BBC, Prime Minister Tony Abbott said:"
"Australia is a peaceful, open and generous society - nothing should ever change that and that's why I would urge all Australians today to go about their business as usual."
"Yes, after the wolf is killed, we sheep soon go back to grazing. ..." ...
 

Obama’s Surgeon General Should Try Practicing Medicine
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/

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... "President Obama’s new Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, is in fact a political animal with relatively little experience working as an actual doctor. That should be no problem for Obama, who when he became president in 2008 was a political animal with little experience working at anything."

"Murthy, who is 37, only graduated from medical school – Yale, from which he also received an MBA - in 2003. He completed his residency just eight years ago. I’m not sure I’d trust him with my gall bladder yet, let alone make him surgeon general."

"And then, according to a profile in the Boston Globe, he got busy practicing . . . politics. And business." ...
 

While Senate Confirms Murthy Nomination, Getting Rid of Reid was Worth the High Cost
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/

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"We’re not going to tell you we’re happy about the way things have gone in Congress the last week."

"Obama’s anti-gun executive actions were funded until September 30 2015, and anti-gun political hack Vivek Murthy was confirmed as Surgeon General by a 51-43 largely party-line vote. ..."

"It was hardly unexpected."

Pro-gunners played a central role in taking away congressional power from liberal loons like Barack Obama, Harry Reid, and Nancy Pelosi ..." ...

"We’re not going to tell you that victory doesn’t matter. Or that defeat doesn’t matter. They do."

"But for those who are feeling down-in-the-dumps, we would make four points:" ...
 

Obama losing Senate, gaining anti-gun cabinet member
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/

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"For a man who told Congress earlier this year that he does not “intend to use the surgeon general’s office as a bully pulpit for gun control,” Barack Obama's new Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy – confirmed late yesterday on a close Senate vote – may have a tough time dodging the gun prohibition lobby."

"Following his 51-43 confirmation, which had been held up for more than a year, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued a statement from its president, Dan Gross. He was quoted stating, 'Now we have a Surgeon General who recognizes that gun violence is a serious public health issue that America urgently needs to address.'" ...
 

Kirk Betrays Gun Owners, Becomes Deciding Vote Confirming Anti-Gun Surgeon General
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/

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"Behold the face of a traitor to the Second Amendment."

"Republican Senator Mark Kirk of Illinois cast the 51st and only Republican vote that confirmed rabidly anti-gun Vivek Murthy to be the next U.S. Surgeon General." ...

"Kirks’ vote in favor of Murthy was naked self-interest in hopes of being reelected in 2016 as a moderate."

"We don’t need this kind of 'friend' of gun rights in Illinois… or anywhere else. The Illinois Republican Party needs to find a viable candidate to primary Kirk, and perhaps the Illinois State Rifle Association needs to take a key roll in helping drive that nomination." ...
 

As surgeon general, Vivek Murthy to focus on health, not guns
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/

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"The Senate has approved Vivek Murthy to serve as U.S. surgeon general, despite opposition from Republicans and the gun rights lobby because of his political advocacy work and statements calling guns a public health concern." ...

"At a Senate hearing in February, Murthy said he wouldn't use the position of surgeon general to push gun control. He said his priorities include helping communities promote healthier living."

"The near party-line vote Monday secured a four-year term for him. Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., joined Democrats in support. His nomination had been pending for more than a year." ...
 

MI: Bills Would Redefine 'Firearm' in Michigan (video available)
Submitted by: Corey Salo

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"A set of bills would differentiate between firearms and pellet guns, air guns and other 'pneumatic' arms."

"The package of bills, which is on its way to Gov. Rick Snyder for his signature, is to clarify a difference between the two, said Sen. Rick Jones (R-Grand Ledge), who authored one of the four bills."

"'They're not like a gun filled with gunpowder,' said Jones of the pneumatic guns, which are defined as 'any implement designed as a gun, that will expel a BB or pellet by spring, gas, or air.'" ...
 

VA: Legislation proposed to prevent gun violence
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced Monday a series of legislative proposals aimed at protecting Virginia residents and families through 'common-sense gun violence prevention efforts.'"

"'As Governor, there is no greater responsibility than ensuring the health and safety of the citizens I serve,' McAuliffe said. 'Our Commonwealth and our nation have seen too many tragedies as a result of dangerous weapons getting into the hands of the wrong people. These common-sense proposals will keep guns out of the hands of criminals, will keep our communities safe, and will help to build a new Virginia economy.'" ...
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Submitter's Note: And when these laws fail to "keep our communities safe" will you repeal them or bleat that they just need to be tightened to remove some supposed loopholes?
 

ID: Cd'A council: OK to carry
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/

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"Guns are now allowed at public events in Coeur d'Alene after a unanimous vote on the issue by the city council."

"During Tuesday night's regular meeting of the council, City Attorney Mike Gridley presented the proposed amendment, which addresses a city municipal code regarding weapons at public events such as parades. The resolution adopted by the city council amends the code by removing the word 'firearm' from a list of weapons not permitted at public events." ...
 

TX: Proposed bill would make Texas Independence Day a tax-free holiday for guns, ammo, hunting gear
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/

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"It’s possible that one day Texas gun owners could have a tax holiday of their own."

"A proposed tax holiday bill would establish March 2, which also happens to be Texas’ Independence Day, as a day in which guns can be purchased tax-free. Hunting supplies would also be tax-free on March 2." ...
 

WY: Wyoming Gun Laws: Do State Laws Apply on Native American Reservations?
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/

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"Wyoming has some of the most lenient gun laws in the nation and the state is known for its enthusiastic support of the Second Amendment. However, as Native American reservation land in Wyoming is governed by tribal law, Wyoming gun laws may not apply on tribal lands." ...
 

WY: Wyoming Gun Laws: Can Cities and Towns Make Local Rules?
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"Wyoming has some of the most relaxed gun laws in the nation and does not require a state permit to purchase a rifle, shotgun, or handgun. The state allows concealed and open carry and has only minimal regulations for the sale, possession, and use of firearms. In 1972, Wyoming adopted a 'home rule' constitutional amendment that allows towns and cities to apply local ordinances that act as law. However, except under certain conditions, home rule does not apply to Wyoming gun laws thus cities and towns may not make their own rules when it comes to firearms." ...
 

CT: Second Amendment protects dirk knives and police batons
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"So holds the Connecticut Supreme Court, in the just-released State v. DeCiccio. Here’s an excerpt of the reasoning as to police batons, which also applies in large measure to dirks, and which, I would argue, should apply to stun guns and Tasers ... (Disclosure: I represent the Association of Women Against Rape and Endangerment, as amicus curiae, in Commonwealth v. Caetano, now pending before the Massachusetts high court; that cases involves the question whether stun guns and Tasers are 'arms' for Second Amendment purposes; we argue that they are.)" ...
 

CT: Plaintiffs' Attorneys Explain Legal Basis for Newtown Suit
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"The decision to file a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the Bushmaster AR-15 rifle that [was] used to kill 26 children and teachers at the Sandy Hook Elementary School was made after a careful review of the legal issues by the plaintiff's lawyers." ...

"'Our feeling is the ultimate responsibility lies with Bushmaster,' he said, 'because these [deaths] could not have been effectuated without a semi-automatic firearm and this is the one he used.'"

"Koskoff was asked about a 2005 federal law that has been widely viewed as granting immunity to gun manufacturers when their products are used in mass shootings. In Koskoff's view, the protection applies only to product liability claims." ...
 

CT: Court overturns ex-Army medic’s weapon convictions
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"The Connecticut Supreme Court has ordered the acquittal of a former Army medic arrested in 2010 when police seized machetes, a police baton and other weapons from his vehicle, saying his Second Amendment right to bear arms was violated."

"Justices released a 7-0 decision Tuesday in the appeal of former Clinton resident Jason DeCiccio, who was convicted by a jury of two counts of having weapons in a motor vehicle and sentenced to 15 months in prison in 2011."

"The high court said a state law banning people from transporting weapons between residences violates the Second Amendment." ...
 

WA: Lewis County prosecutor, sheriff-elect ‘won’t make criminals’
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"First it was last Saturday’s “I Will Not Comply” protest in Olympia, and Monday the Lewis County prosecutor and sheriff-elect issued what KOMO is today calling a 'bold statement' that they will 'not make criminals' of law-abiding citizens via Initiative 594."

"It is starting to appear as though the backlash against the billionaire-backed gun control scheme is going well beyond the grassroots level. It may be taking the shortcut. Saturday's protest included at least two state legislators." ...
 

FL: Two Key West police officers disciplined in connection with man's death
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"A Key West Police Department internal review into last year's in-custody death of Charles Eimers has resulted in discipline for two officers involved, Gary Lee Lovette and Henry del Valle ..."

"Lovette, according to a [FDLE] summary released this past August, said on a Taser recording 'I dropped like a f-ing bomb on his [Eimers'] head.' He is expected to receive a five-day suspension without pay for actions including inappropriate remarks he made to employees of a Key West cupcake store that 'gave the impression he had done something purposely wrong to cause Mr. Eimers' death.'" ...
 

VA: Salem, Virginia Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Bribery
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"A police officer employed by the City of Salem, Virginia, and assigned to a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) task force pleaded guilty today for soliciting and receiving sexual favors from a cooperating defendant in exchange for agreeing to recommend a favorable sentence to a federal prosecutor on the defendant’s behalf." ...
 

VT: Federal grand jury indicts Kinney
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"Former Colchester police detective Tyler Kinney was formally indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury in Burlington on three counts of heroin distribution, firearms trafficking and theft."

"According to the indictment, Kinney, 38, of Jericho stole at least $5,000 in drug and cash evidence from the Colchester Police Department, gave felon Peter Burnett a firearm, and distributed heroin." ...
 

LA: JPSO deputy fired, arrested for cutting deal for sex with wanted woman, cops say
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"Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office officials fired a deputy and arrested him after they say he allowed a wanted woman to avoid jail in exchange for sex. Brian Martin, 38, of Hammond, was terminated Monday (Dec. 8) and booked into the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center in Gretna on a charge of malfeasance in office, said Col. John Fortunato, spokesman for the department."

"Martin confessed to having sex with the unidentified woman, who reported the encounter to Sheriff's Office officials on Saturday (Dec. 6), according to an arrest report." ...
 

Donald Trump answers viewers' questions on guns, 'The Apprentice,' race, economy (video available)
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"Before my exclusive interview with Donald Trump on Monday night, I asked viewers what they wanted me to ask the real estate mogul. Trump was happy to take the social media questions." ...

"On Twitter, @jdwynnyckyj asked: Why is he 'privileged' in receiving a CCW in NYC? Is he in danger, and is it not self-manufactured?"

"'I have the right to carry a gun. I don't consider it a privilege. I consider it probably a necessity,' Trump said. 'As you know I'm a big Second Amendment person -- as you are Emily.'"

"He also explained that, 'The bad guys have it. The good guys have to have it. And I'm a very staunch proponent of being able to protect yourself.'" ...
 

KS: Story on CES suspension goes viral
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/

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... "The Tribune, USD 413 administration and other staff, and the Carlsons have been inundated with emails and phone calls. Most of these are extreme in nature. Some have been so overtly threatening that they have been forwarded to the police. These communications have come from all across the country, from Washington State to Washington, DC." ...

"The numerous comments on the Tribune website are largely critical of or outraged by the school district and the alleged words and actions of Principal Gary Wheeler surrounding Carlson’s five-day suspension. These comments generally express the belief that suspending a student for a spent shell casing shows a lack of common sense." ...
 

CT: Framers Didn't Envisage Assault Rifles
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/

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"When the Second Amendment was drafted back in 1789, there were no assault rifles capable of firing off multiple rounds in mere seconds, such as what was used in the Sandy Hook killings. Many of the weapons used today simply didn't exist." ...
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Submitter's Note: You know what else didn't exist when the Bill of Rights was written? Cars, telephones, radios, daily newspapers with thousands of subscribers, television, the internet, Reform Judaism, Shakers, Mormons, copy machines, cameras, tape recorders, MP3 recorders, cell phone cameras . . .

But what did exist was the Girandoni air rifle, which could fire off a full magazine of 20 rounds "in mere seconds" with ballistics similar to the .45 ACP. You are entitled to your own opinions sir, but not to your own facts.
 

NJ: NJ2AS Proudly Announces a Book Signing Event with Brian Aitken
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/

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"Spend a Saturday evening with Brian Aitken as he tells the story of his experience with the three branches of New Jersey government."

"Needless to say, this is *NOT* a love story."

"With the release of his memoir, The Blue Tent Sky: How the Left’s War on Guns Cost Me My Son and My Freedom, Brian continues his journey to regain control over his life and to repair the damage caused by his unfortunate encounter with New Jersey’s draconian firearms laws." ...
 

 QUOTES TO REMEMBER
Many politicians are in the habit of laying it down as a self-evident proposition, that no people ought to be free till they are fit to use their freedom. The maxim is worthy of the fool in the old story, who resolved not to go into the water till he had learned to swim. If men are to wait for liberty till they become wise and good in slavery, they may indeed wait forever. — LORD THOMAS MACAULAY

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